Definitions and Examples of curling, curly
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having the ability to curl or form into ringlets or spirals.
Example
Her hair is naturally curling and requires little styling.
Having curls or ringlets; not straight.
Example
She used a curling iron to make her hair curly for the party.
Key Differences: curling vs curly
- 1Curling describes the ability of an object or material to curl or form into ringlets or spirals.
- 2Curly describes the physical appearance of hair or objects that have curls or ringlets.
Effective Usage of curling, curly
- 1Hair Styling: Use curling to describe the ability of hair to form into ringlets or spirals. Use curly to describe the physical appearance of hair that has curls or ringlets.
- 2Object Description: Use curling to describe the ability of an object or material to curl or form into ringlets or spirals. Use curly to describe the physical appearance of an object that has curls or ringlets.
- 3Science: Use curling to describe the properties of materials that can curl or form into ringlets or spirals. Use curly to describe the physical characteristics of objects that have curls or ringlets.
Remember this!
The antonyms curling and curly describe the opposite characteristics of hair or objects that can curl or not curl. Use curling to describe the ability of an object or material to curl or form into ringlets or spirals. Use curly to describe the physical appearance of hair or objects that have curls or ringlets.